Tag Archives: paralysis
Negotiations Ensue Over Economic Stimulus Package
Negotiations continued this week over an economic stimulus package, as the House passed its version of the bill, which represents a compromise with the Bush Administration. This version does not include increases in Medicaid payments to states, which BIAA strongly
Scientists seek to help ‘locked-in’ man speak
NEW YORK (CNN) — It’s been described as the closest thing to being buried alive — complete paralysis of the body, except for controlled movement of the eyes.
Scientists and Researchers meet at International Consensus Conference on Impairments of Consciousness Sponsored by Northeast Center for Special Care
(PRWEB) – (PRWEB) May 5, 2006 — Twenty-three leaders in the field of coma and coma-like states, many internationally known, were hosted at Mohonk Mountain House by Northeast Center for Special Care last week to answer the question: “What do
Blood Test Predicts Brain Injury Outcome
THURSDAY, April 27 (HealthDay News) — Blood levels of magnesium in patients who’ve just suffered traumatic brain injury could help predict outcomes, researchers report. A team at the University of Pittsburgh Brain Trauma Research Center measured initial blood magnesium levels
